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Ethiopian Airlines Group is among companies in talks with South Africa’s government about potentially offering support to the country’s insolvent state airline, according to people familiar with the matter.
Africa’s biggest carrier is considering ways to help bankrupt South African Airways fly again after more than fiv… read more
Zambia’s Tourism Agency will host a Zoom Webinar today, 04th of September at 09.30 hrs Zambia time and interested members of the travel trade, keen to learn what measures the country has put into place to make travel to Zambia safe for visitors, are invited to join. Register for the event via:
ttps://us02web.zoom.us/webi… read more
Brussels Airlines during the month of September and October 2020 plans to operate following Intercontinental service, onboard Airbus A330-300 aircraft (Tel Aviv operated by Airbus A320). The information listed below is as of 1 September, although travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s planned operation.
Operation liste… read more
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has declared that there is no going back on the September 5, 2020 date for resumption of international flights as all preparations have been completed.
Speaking at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 in Abuja on Thursday, Sirika said all aviation p… read more
After months of being locked indoors, it is time to get out and enjoy nature again. Game reserves, accommodations and campsites are officially open for visitors in KwaZulu-Natal. This is contrary to posts suggesting reserves, campsites and certain lodges are still closed.
The provincial managing body, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife… read more
Namibia has reopened to tourists with international flights now operating to and from the country. From this week, airlines can land at Hosea Kutako International Airport and tourists with negative Covid-19 certificates can visit for a holiday.
Test results must have been issued within 72 hoursof a passenger's flight tim… read more
The company’s chief executive officer Allan Kilavuka said the negotiations to have KQallowed to remove seats in some of the Dreamliner aircraft and convert them into freighters or cargo planes have already begun.
Mr Kilavuka said the move will help the carrier to use its Boeing 787 aircraft for long haul cargo services betwee… read more
Emirates this week filed changes to its planned operation for the month of November, for between 25OCT20 and 30NOV20. Additional service also sees adjustment for entire Northern winter season. Planned operation as of 02SEP20 as follows.
Note various travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s service, while reservation … read more
Ethiopian Airlines has traditionally been a Boeing customer, but four years ago, it took delivery of its first Airbus aircraft. Now, with two large widebodies on the market – the A350-1000 and the 777X – which one will Africa’s largest airline target for its future needs? We caught up with acting CCO Esayas WoldeMariam to find out.
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Africa Travel Week (ATW) is blitzing into Tourism Month with the launch of their Meetings & Masterclasses: a virtual offering set to keep the industry engaged and connected during the build-up to their live event at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 07–09 April 2021.
ATW comprises World Travel Mar… read more